Business analytics used to be an enterprise thing. The platforms were expensive, they were built for big companies, and they required smart people writing very complicated queries just to get a basic
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Microsoft Sets February 2027 Deadline to Drop SMS and Voice Logins for Entra ID
For a long time now, the second factor in a lot of two-factor authentication setups has been your cell phone number. You enter your password, Microsoft texts you a code, you plug in the code, and you’
Law Enforcement Seizes Virtualine Bulletproof Hosting Tied to Ransomware
Law enforcement seized a hosting company called Virtualine because it was widely used by ransomware groups and other cybercriminals. I find this fascinating. If you run a hosting platform that is bein
Plain English Analytics Turn ERP and Accounting Data Into Answers for Small Shops
Good morning, and happy almost-Halloween — we made it to the end of the week, which is more than I can say for my prep schedule this morning. Today’s show covers a lot of ground: plain-English analyti
How to Set Up Windows 10 or 11 Without a Microsoft Account
When setting up a new Windows 10 or 11 PC, you can bypass the Microsoft account sign-in screen and use a local account instead—no Microsoft credentials required.
How to Copy SharePoint User Permissions
SharePoint has no built-in option to copy one user’s permissions to another. This guide covers three practical methods—third-party tools, PowerShell, and Microsoft 365 groups—so small-business teams can replicate access quickly and accurately.
How to Install UPS WorldShip on Windows
This guide walks small-business employees through downloading, installing, and authenticating UPS WorldShip on a Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer, including tips for workgroup setups.
How to Run a Windows 11 VM on a Host Without a TPM
If your Hyper-V host lacks a physical TPM chip, you can still run a Windows 11 virtual machine by enabling a virtual TPM in the VM settings or, as an unsupported fallback, using a registry edit during installation.
Upgrade from Windows S Mode to Windows 11 Pro
If your Windows 11 PC is running in S mode and you need to install apps outside the Microsoft Store, you can switch to Windows 11 Pro for free in just a few minutes through your Activation settings.
How to Hide a User from the Outlook Global Address List (GAL)
If a mailbox user should not appear in your organization’s Outlook address book, a Microsoft 365 admin can hide them from the Global Address List (GAL) in just a few steps—without disabling or deleting the account.



